School Finance Office

Job Title: School Finance Officer Salary: £40,000 + benefits including parking on site Location: Kingston Upon Thames, Surbiton, Teddington, Hampton, Twickenham, RichmondOur client is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join their growing team. Working in a busy but dynamic environment, you will be responsible on delivering exceptional financial support to a Bursar within an Independent school environment. You will be responsible for delivering effective financial management across the school. The Finance Officer will ensure accurate financial processing, robust internal controls, clear reporting, and excellent financial service to parents, staff and suppliers. The role encompasses day-to-day accounting operations, budget monitoring, fee billing, and wider administrative financial tasks essential to the smooth running of the school.Key Responsibilities Financial Operations and Accounting:Handle daily financial tasks like purchase orders, invoicing, receipts, payments, and supplier communication. ?Prepare termly management accounts, year-end financial accounts, and support audits. ?Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, petty cash, and control accounts. ?Process journals and maintain accurate financial records. ?Create cashflow forecasts and monitor liquidity. ?Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation schedule. ?Ensure VAT compliance and management. ?Budgeting and Financial Monitoring:Help prepare the annual budget and long-term financial ..... full job details .....